On November 3, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), a measure to protect Houston residents and visitors from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, will head to the ballot.

HRC is proud to join our allies in Texas to launch Houston Unites, a broad and diverse coalition of advocacy groups, civil rights organizations, and others working together to defend HERO.

Ahead of Election Day, here are five things you need to know about HERO: